1948 Ford Anglia vs. 1985 Subaru Leone

To start off, 1985 Subaru Leone is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Subaru Leone is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Subaru Leone (72 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Subaru Leone should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Subaru Leone weights approximately 380 kg more than 1948 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1948 Ford Anglia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Ford Anglia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Subaru Leone, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Subaru Leone (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 Subaru Leone will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia.

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